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Hello, I'm finishing my basement and installing an interior wall. I used a black plastic as a vapor barrier between the bottom of the wall and the concrete floor. Will the plastic be enough or should...
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August 5, 2011
Hi, we have two decks, approximately 8ftX24ft and 20ftX 15ft with railings around; also we have Above ground pool attached to the 8x25 deck; right now its has Solid stain; we would like to rip that stai...
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August 3, 2011
Hi there, Looking to get some figures on how much it would cost to add an addition to an existing bungalow. We want to expand sideways to essentially make the front portion of the addition as an attached d...
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August 7, 2011
Hello, How do I find out what size my basement window needs to be legally to use it as a living space. Also, I would like to know if it is legal for me to have a small two burner countertop stove in...
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November 14, 2011
Hi there. I would like to know the reasonable cost for the following provided by a reputable contractor in reasonable time, including gst and pst 1. Eavestrough's material and installation per un...
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July 29, 2011
Hi - I recently got a quote from a company to put in a front door, back door, and replace a small window in our bathroom. The doors will be fibreglass (front door has small panel bevelled glass)...
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August 1, 2011
Please tell me, if you have a contractor, the own obtained the building permit in the lower mainland, provides the stamped drawings and they quote a job with the explicit instructions on the permit ...
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August 1, 2011
How far back from a residential street can a garage can be built in edmonton? I have a corner lot duplex with a double concrete parking pad right now & am thinking about building a single garage ...
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July 28, 2011
Hello Everyone, I just bought a new toilet and when i when i removed the old one this morning i noticed that the ring that secures the toilet to the ground/pipe is broken. From what i can see and hav...
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July 28, 2011
I am repairing a deck -replacing stairs /deck boards . The railings were actually 4 by 4 post with lattice between. Terrible. Looked like a play-pen . When I removed them to rebuild I liked the open look an...
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August 4, 2015
I want to create a room in my unfinished basement so I would nee floors and walls and a electrical plug and a door. So basically i need a basic room done. I want the floor 12 by 10 and 8 feet tall. How much wou...
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July 29, 2011
Can I paint aluminum door andif so a local contractors name is appreciated....
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July 15, 2011
I am looking at getting some hardwood put in in 2 different rooms, the old flooring is already striped out i just need the new stuff put in. The type of flooring im putting in is the trillium 5/8 bamboo...
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August 1, 2011
Hi would like to know what I could expect tp pay for my new roof-square footage-its 1200 sq foot house with regular slope nothing special--bungalow thanks...
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July 9, 2011
We want to change the exterior facing of our 1971 bungalow. It is currently wrapped with aluminium siding. I am told that this is very valuable. Does anyone know what it's worth per sq foot? I'd...
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July 8, 2011
Hello, our house is approximately 60 years old. The basement is just under 500 sq ft with a ceiling height of 75 in. We are thinking of renovation the basement and are curious to know what lowering the b...
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July 29, 2011
What is the best method to repair spider cracks on stucco, The house was built in 1965. I have also changed some windows that will require the missing stucco installed, the main concern is that how good...
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June 28, 2011
we are renovating our basement and have been hearing different advice on the subfloor in the basement. We are planning to put in laminate flooring. Is it better to put down a sub floor or am I just wasting my...
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September 7, 2011
We live in Vancouver and we'd like to add (put back) the 2nd floor of our almost 100 year old house. Right now what used to be the 2nd floor of our house is just a huge sundeck but it used to have b...
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June 25, 2011
Hi, My basement leaks and i was wondering how do you start to get it repaired. Thanks...
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July 10, 2011